Otaki School vs St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 967 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otaki School
Ōtaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)
Ōtaki · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
| Measure | Otaki School Ōtaki, Wellington | St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) Ōtaki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 176 | – |
| National rank | #1345 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 209 | 21 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 562 |
| Total roll | 209 | 21 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 22.4% | -55.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.9% | 95.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ōtaki | Ōtaki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.otaki.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Otaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.1 vs 11.3).
- •Otaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (528 vs 562).
- •Otaki School does better on roll size (209 vs 21).
- •Otaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (22.4% vs -55.2%).
- •Otaki School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 21.
- •Otaki School is a state school while St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Otaki School better than St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otaki School ranks higher (29.1 vs 11.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Otaki School and St Peter Chanel School (Otaki)?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Ōtaki and Ōtaki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Otaki School: 528. St Peter Chanel School (Otaki): 562. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Otaki School and St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) rank in Wellington?
Otaki School is 159th of 176 and St Peter Chanel School (Otaki) is unranked among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).